Price for Zinc; Unwrought, (Not Alloyed), Containing by Weight Less than 99.99% of Zinc in the Czech Republic - 2023

Contents:

1. Price for Zinc; Unwrought, (Not Alloyed), Containing by Weight Less than 99.99% of Zinc in the Czech Republic (FOB) - 2022
2. Price for Zinc; Unwrought, (Not Alloyed), Containing by Weight Less than 99.99% of Zinc in the Czech Republic (CIF) - 2022
3. Exports of Zinc; Unwrought, (Not Alloyed), Containing by Weight Less than 99.99% of Zinc in the Czech Republic
4. Imports of Zinc; Unwrought, (Not Alloyed), Containing by Weight Less than 99.99% of Zinc in the Czech Republic

Price for Zinc; Unwrought, (Not Alloyed), Containing by Weight Less than 99.99% of Zinc in the Czech Republic (FOB) - 2022

In 2022, the average export price for zinc; unwrought, (not alloyed), containing by weight less than 99.99% of zincs amounted to $3,080 per ton, dropping by -23.1% against the previous year. In general, export price indicated a strong expansion from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.0% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, export price for zinc; unwrought, (not alloyed), containing by weight less than 99.99% of zincs increased by +31.9% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 an increase of 42% against the previous year. As a result, the export price attained the peak level of $4,008 per ton, and then declined rapidly in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat for the major overseas markets. In 2022, amid the top suppliers, the countries with the highest prices were Germany ($3,872 per ton) and Poland ($3,258 per ton), while the average price for exports to Austria ($2,681 per ton) and Slovakia ($2,945 per ton) were amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was recorded for supplies to Slovakia (+9.3%), while the prices for the other major destinations experienced more modest paces of growth.

Price for Zinc; Unwrought, (Not Alloyed), Containing by Weight Less than 99.99% of Zinc in the Czech Republic (CIF) - 2022

The average import price for zinc; unwrought, (not alloyed), containing by weight less than 99.99% of zincs stood at $3,507 per ton in 2022, which is down by -16.6% against the previous year. Over the period under review, import price indicated prominent growth from 2012 to 2022: its price increased at an average annual rate of +6.1% over the last decade. The trend pattern, however, indicated some noticeable fluctuations being recorded throughout the analyzed period. Based on 2022 figures, import price for zinc; unwrought, (not alloyed), containing by weight less than 99.99% of zincs increased by +30.3% against 2019 indices. The most prominent rate of growth was recorded in 2021 when the average import price increased by 35%. As a result, import price attained the peak level of $4,206 per ton, and then contracted remarkably in the following year.

Average prices varied somewhat amongst the major supplying countries. In 2022, amid the top importers, the country with the highest price was Germany ($3,789 per ton), while the price for Slovakia ($2,715 per ton) was amongst the lowest.

From 2012 to 2022, the most notable rate of growth in terms of prices was attained by Slovakia (+7.8%), while the prices for the other major suppliers experienced more modest paces of growth.

Exports of Zinc; Unwrought, (Not Alloyed), Containing by Weight Less than 99.99% of Zinc in the Czech Republic

In 2022, overseas shipments of zinc; unwrought, (not alloyed), containing by weight less than 99.99% of zincs increased by 92% to 841 tons for the first time since 2019, thus ending a two-year declining trend. Over the period under review, exports, however, faced a abrupt decrease.

In value terms, exports of zinc; unwrought, (not alloyed), containing by weight less than 99.99% of zincs surged to $2.6M in 2022. Overall, exports, however, saw a noticeable contraction.

Top Export Markets for Zinc; Unwrought, (Not Alloyed), Containing by Weight Less than 99.99% of Zinc from the Czech Republic in 2022:

1. Slovakia (340.8 tons)
2. Austria (229.7 tons)
3. Germany (144.6 tons)
4. Poland (126.0 tons)

Imports of Zinc; Unwrought, (Not Alloyed), Containing by Weight Less than 99.99% of Zinc in the Czech Republic

Imports of zinc; unwrought, (not alloyed), containing by weight less than 99.99% of zincs into the Czech Republic reduced remarkably to 334 tons in 2022, waning by -18.8% on the year before. Overall, imports continue to indicate a pronounced decline. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 123% against the previous year. As a result, imports reached the peak of 411 tons, and then shrank remarkably in the following year.

In value terms, imports of zinc; unwrought, (not alloyed), containing by weight less than 99.99% of zincs declined dramatically to $1.2M in 2022. Over the period under review, imports, however, continue to indicate moderate growth. The growth pace was the most rapid in 2021 with an increase of 200%. As a result, imports reached the peak of $1.7M, and then shrank markedly in the following year.

Top Suppliers of Zinc; Unwrought, (Not Alloyed), Containing by Weight Less than 99.99% of Zinc to the Czech Republic in 2022:

1. Poland (215.4 tons)
2. Slovakia (64.4 tons)
3. Germany (49.5 tons)

Source: IndexBox Market Intelligence Platform